Extended Weekend Getaways by Road from Delhi

Living in a metropolitan city like Delhi is a necessity for people who are tied to the area for their jobs and business. But life amidst the crazy traffic, tall buildings and polluted surroundings does get tedious over months and years. Every hardworking person needs to take a break from their monotonous schedules and there comes the idea of travelling.

When you don’t have time or budget to travel outside India or visit states far away from the Indian capital, there are plenty of options to explore near the city. Listed below are few places where you can drive to on an extended weekend. Alternatively you can choose luxury car hire in Delhi to reach there:

Rishikesh – About 245 km from Delhi, Rishikesh is now a favourite destination for adventure sports enthusiasts. It is often referred to as the Adventure Capital of India thanks to the suitability of its terrain for trekking expeditions and white river rafting facilities. The religious significance of this town as the starting point for Char Dham Yatra is known to all devout Hindus. There are many temples on the bank of River Ganga that passes through the place before reaching Haridwar.

If you are in mood for exciting activities with water and cliffs (while being well prepared for it), or want to take a spiritual break, Rishikesh is an ideal getaway from Delhi.

Nainital – The Lake District of India is about 300 km away from Delhi. Apart from the eye shaped lake (Naini jheel) that draws most tourists, the district also has the options of other lake areas to visit – Bhimtal, Naukuchiytal, Sattal and Khurpatal. Go for boating in these water bodies or take long walks on quaint forest trails, Nainital has a bounty of natural beauty to refresh your tired minds. For courtesy, just take care that you don’t disturb the peace of these hills (or any other hill town) with loud banter and music. Enjoy the tranquillity of nature’s charm. After all, that’s what you crave for in loud cities like Delhi.

Mussoorie – While Nainital is referred to as the Lake District of India, Mussoorie gets the title of ‘Queen of Hills’. The serpentine roads between Dehradun and Mussoorie are quite steep and only well-experienced drivers should take their cars to this hill station. At night the mesmerizing views of the Doon valley from hill tops charm the tourists. If you are an avid book reader, you may like to meet Mr. Ruskin Bond who comes to the Cambridge bookshop at the mall road on Saturdays.

Jaipur – If you have seen enough of hills and have a craving to delve into historical realms, Jaipur is a good city to be in. Just 265 km via NH 8 it has forts, palaces, budget-friendly shopping areas and yes lip-smacking food. You can visit Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and head to nearby areas like Amer and Nahargarah Fort. You can shop for inexpensive kurtas, skirts, stoles and other handicrafts from Bapu Bazaar. For gourmet delights there is traditional daal – baati – churma and spicy mirchi vadas, pyaaz ki kachori along with sweet bits like baalushahi. Feel like going? The Pink City is just about 6.5 hrs by road. Book your stay in a Jaipur hotel now.

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